Summerville: Schools & Education
27 public schools serve Summerville. Summerville High is the largest at 3,308 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 27,573 students.
- ~1,913 residents per school (vs South Carolina ~322).
K-12 Schools
27 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,913 residents per school. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
Schools (27)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Berkeley 01, Charter Institute at Erskine, Dorchester 02 |
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 27 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 27,573 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,599 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.20 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 14,621 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.0% |
| Schools Count | 27 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Charleston Southern University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Charleston Southern University |
| Nearest College · City | Charleston |
| Nearest College · Phone | (843) 863-7000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Berkeley County Library: Sangaree |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 595 Sangaree Parkway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (843) 695-1208 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 29483 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2496 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 57 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12